Terms of service.
Last Updated: August 1, 2025
Welcome to the website of Trend-Setters Consulting Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). The following Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, deliverables, software, and any related materials (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Services, you (“Client,” “you,” or “your”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must refrain from using our Services.
1. Scope of Services
1.1 All professional services provided by the Company are subject to a written engagement agreement, proposal, or statement of work (“Engagement Agreement”) executed between the parties. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any Engagement Agreement, the terms of the Engagement Agreement shall prevail with respect to the specific engagement.
1.2 The Services are provided for business and professional purposes only and are not intended for personal, household, or consumer use.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
2.1 All materials, methodologies, designs, reports, recommendations, analyses, software, documentation, graphics, and other content created, published, or made available by the Company (collectively, “Company Materials”) are the sole property of the Company and/or its licensors.
2.2 Except as expressly permitted in writing by the Company, you shall not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or otherwise exploit any Company Materials.
2.3 The Client retains ownership of its pre-existing intellectual property and proprietary information provided to the Company in connection with the Services.
3. Confidentiality
3.1 Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any non-public, proprietary, or confidential information disclosed by the other party in connection with the Services (“Confidential Information”).
3.2 Confidential Information shall not include information that:
(a) is or becomes publicly available without breach of these Terms;
(b) is rightfully received by the receiving party from a third party without restriction; or
(c) is independently developed without use of or reference to the disclosing party’s Confidential Information.
3.3 Both parties shall use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of fulfilling their obligations under these Terms and any Engagement Agreement.
4. Payment and Fees
4.1 Fees, expenses, and payment terms shall be set forth in the applicable Engagement Agreement.
4.2 Unless otherwise specified, invoices are due within thirty (30) days of issuance. Late payments may accrue interest at the maximum rate permitted by law.
4.3 The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate Services in the event of non-payment.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
5.1 The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Company disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement.
5.2 The Company does not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including without limitation lost profits, lost data, business interruption, or loss of goodwill, arising out of or relating to the Services, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
6.2 In no event shall the Company’s total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Services exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Company under the applicable Engagement Agreement giving rise to such claim.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
7.1 The Services may reference, incorporate, or link to third-party websites, tools, or services. The Company does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for such third-party content or services.
7.2 Access and use of any third-party services are at the Client’s sole risk and subject to such third party’s own terms and conditions.
8. Termination
8.1 Either party may terminate an Engagement Agreement as set forth in that agreement.
8.2 The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and without liability, if you violate these Terms or applicable law.
8.3 Upon termination, all rights granted to the Client shall immediately cease, and all outstanding payment obligations shall become due and payable.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
9.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
9.2 Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [Insert County/State], and the parties hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
10. Modifications
10.1 The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this webpage with an updated “Last Updated” date.
10.2 Continued use of the Services after the posting of modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any applicable Engagement Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior understandings, negotiations, or communications, whether written or oral.
13. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:
Trend-Setters Consulting Inc.
tsci@tsci.net